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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.92, 32,670 and 13,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.92, 32,670 and 13,063.52 is: 18,027.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.92 : 32,670 = 13,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.92/32,670 = 13,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.92x = 32,670 × 13,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.92x = 426,785,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,785,198.40/23,673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.65

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